. >> in this economy it might be tough. >> 2007, i'll pay $40. that's it. top line. >> that's it. time for a look at the stories we'll follow throughout the day on nbc. final word should come today for the faa on which airport control towers will be closed. the closings come with the loss of $600 billion in sequestration cuts at the f.a.a. the agency release add list of 200 towers facing potential closure. >>> and happy birthday to reese witherspoon. she turns 37 today. here's a look at what's coming up on the "today" show. a live report on whether pope francis could be rethinking the church's stance on celibacy based on a past admission of his. >>> and how a new beyonce song is stirring controversy. keep it here for local weather, news, sports and more. thanks for watching "early today," your first stop of the day today on your nbc station. today," your first stop of the day today on your nbc station. have a great one. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com . . . >>> good morning. live in the south bay, southbound 280, part of it, shut down after a fatal hit and run. we'll have th